Let's Talk Supply Chain

Phillip Lechter of CXT Software talks about challenges in last mile; building a people-first culture; & how they're helping customers grow, compete & thrive.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.45] How CXT innovated over the past 25 years to meet the changing needs of an evolving logistics landscape. "25 years is a long time in the software space!… In maturation of software, it's easy to want to '...

Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility talks about sourcing best practices in a tariff-driven world & how to turn procurement from cost center to competitive advantage   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [04.29] An introduction to Carlos and ProcureAbility. "All we do is procurement! It's our speciality, it's what we're passionate about. And that's key." [05.59] Tariffs: what they are, and why supply chain p...

Bill Catania of OneRail and Anna Farberov of PepsiCo talk all about their strategic partnership, how it works & the benefits it drives for Pepsi customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [03.42] Introductions to Bill and OneRail, and Anna and PepsiCo Labs. [06.22] Why PepsiCo reached out to OneRail to explore partnership opportunities. "They have the solution and we have the problem; they have an e...

Eric Downing of Werner talks about dedicated freight solutions, the benefits, and the landscape of freight shipping and logistics in 2025.    IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.54] Eric's background and transition from US Air Force to supply chain, and the different business areas he's moved through in his 27-year tenure at Werner. [08.57] The landscape of freight shipping and logistics and the big...

Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about industry challenges, the biggest buzzwords, and why organizations need to pay more attention to improved orchestration.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [04.20] An introduction to Allen, and Lynxis. [04.53] The biggest conversations on the show floor at Manifest. "Agentic AI is the new buzzword – it's the new blockchain! There's a lot of hype, but there's also a l...

Tony Winters of Rygen Technologies talks about being inspired by customer challenges; why visibility is still a challenge; & investing big in agentic AI. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.33] An introduction to Tony, his career journey, and his role at Rygen Technologies. "In college, you learn how to solve these algorithms and problems. And, in supply chain, you really get to implement them." [06.2...

Josh Allen of ITS Logistics talks about challenges & opportunities in 2025; & how they're providing strategic capacity & smart solutions for complex needs. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.23] How ITS Logistics has evolved, since its inception in 1999, and the reason behind its sustainable growth. "ITS has always been about smart, customer-driven growth. No acquisitions, all organic – just explosiv...

Shannon Hamilton of BlackBerry Radar talks about the digital trends shaping 2025; tech challenges; event-driven data; and the importance of scalable solutions.    IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.24] An introduction to Shannon and BlackBerry Radar. "We truly believe that doing more with our partners is a value-add for our customers." [05.50] From AI and blockchain to IoT, the big digital trends tha...

910 Advisors talk about cost-to-serve - the challenges, its impact on supply chain efficiency & profitability; & transforming inefficiencies into opportunities.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.03] Introductions to Greg, Janet, and Robert, and why Greg and Robert co-founded 910 Advisors. "So many consultancies are focused on these long-term, big-dollar transformational programs... Everyone wants...

Marc Aliotta of Reveel & Jack Margeson of Deposco talk about how their strategic partnership helps clients overcome challenges, save money & scale to success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [04.50] Introductions to Marc and Reveel, and Jack and Deposco. [07.10] The biggest challenges facing Reveel and Deposco customers right now. "The last few years, some of the biggest challenges have been uncerta...

Christine Barnhart talks about the issues faced by women in supply chain, the impact of bias and changing DEI narratives, and the women who inspire her.  IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.01] An introduction to Christine and her new role at Nulogy. [07.45] Christine's experience as a woman in both US and Canadian companies, the differences in organizations across different territories, and what we...

Bobby Strenk of SecurSpace & Ron Greene of Overhaul talk about cargo theft - the biggest challenges & trends, and best ways to keep your shipments safe.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.38] An introduction to Bobby and SecurSpace, and Ron and Overhaul. [07.54] Exactly what cargo theft is, the different types, and the trends to look out for. "There's a whole new world in cargo theft. We're three...

Jenny Perlitch talks about her career journey; lessons learned as a woman & immigrant; and supporting diversity within the transportation industry.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.15] Jenny's journey from Ukraine to Germany to Cananda, and what it taught her. "It taught me a lot. All of a sudden you're thrown from your comfortable environment to one with a completely different language and cul...

Greg Dunnell of Buckeye Mountain talks about his founder journey; how big challenges impact workers; & why Buckeye are stewards of technology for customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.17] An overview of Greg's journey – how he found supply chain, innovated in technology whilst working for some of the industry's biggest names, and ultimately co-founded Buckeye Mountain. "I grew up working on...

Nikki Driskill talks about her career journey; the changing face of customer service; people leadership; & why women should pursue a career in logistics.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.08] How Nikki found supply chain, and how the industry has changed over the course of her career. "I started so long ago that when you looked for a job, you looked in the newspaper!" [10.59] Why Nikki's career...

Lance Dixon of Werner talks about transportation challenges & opportunities; cross-border potential; & how Werner helps to give companies a strategic edge.  IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.26] An introduction to Lance, and to Werner. "It's an ever-changing, dynamic world. And what a change since 1992 when I started at Werner! Things are so different... There are more rules, regulations – probabl...

Amber Salley of GAINS talks about being data-driven - its four-stage evolution, misconceptions, the problem with LLMs & the benefits of letting the data lead.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.43] An introduction to Amber, her background, and her role at GAINS. "I've taken all that I learned in the past 25 years and brought it to GAINS, to help them think through: 'Where should we take our produ...

Gina Anderson talks about her career journey; sitting on boards; mentorship; the power of reinvention; and why she's a self-confessed parcel fanatic.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.54] An introduction to Gina and her role at Reveel. [06.42] Gina's career journey, and how she found supply chain. "Someone early on took a chance on me… Ron wanted to bring me into his freight forwarding business...

Eric Johnson & Chris Mazza of Shippeo talk about visibility, how big challenges in 2024 impacted the market, & overcoming data quality challenges.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.06] A closer look at two key upcoming conferences: TPM 25 – listen out for a special discount! – and Journal of Commerce's Breakbulk and Project Cargo . [08.19] From an Uber Freight product launch to how technology is...

On The Margins: How procurement leaders can maintain supplier relationships, support teams, nurture trust and build resilience in volatile markets.     IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.24] An introduction to Michael van Keulen, and what he loves about travel and spending time with the supply chain community. "I love to connect, I take so much pride in what I get to do every day… Helping and playi...

Tom Burke of CargoWise Landside talks about how drayage rating & quoting best practices can improve supply chain management, visibility, & logistics execution.    IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.59] An introduction to Tom and his career journey, how he founded DrayMaster, and its current place in the extensive CargoWise Landise portfolio. "You could say that I've had my hand in every cookie jar...

Bill Catania of OneRail talks about their recent Series C funding; collaboration with IBM Sterling®; & the challenges for retailers and wholesalers in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.46] An introduction to Bill, and how OneRail are empowering customers to design and execute their own brand of delivery solutions.  "I love what we do – we're solving a shopper marketing problem with supply ch...

Mandar Rahatekar of Manhattan talks about unified supply chain planning; breaking siloes; UI design; & leveraging AI and machine learning to reduce complexity.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.47] An introduction to Mandar, and an overview of Manhattan. [07.48] Mandar's career, his journey from Manhattan customer to employee, and what he loves about supply chain. "I'm a mechanical engineer. I sta...

Maria Madrigal talks about her career journey; overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry; her leadership style; & the achievement she's most proud of.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.56] An introduction to Maria and WSI. [07.20] Maria's 24-year tenure at WSI, and what she loves about the business. "I built relationships, I just love WSI, it's like a family… like home." [08.02] Maria's...

Mercedes Pina talks about her career journey; her experience as an immigrant; her passion for logistics; and why she believes that anything is possible.     IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [07.05] Mercedes' experience as a young immigrant in Long Island, and why her parents instilled in her a sense of hard work and perseverance. "The sacrifices my parents made gave me the opportunity to strive for e...